Gift Focus - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 114)

7 EDITOR’S LETTER On the cover Gracing our cover this issue is Trellis, the second in the Flower Blooms series from Heathcote & Ivory. Fusing a classic ethos with a contemporary spin, Trellis combines RHS Lindley Library heritage design details with bespoke formulations. The crafted, botanically themed collection blends extracts of camellia and Rosa rugosa flower with soothing rosehip oil, shea butter and vitamin E - we can’t wait to try them out! INSPIRING SHOWCASE Home & Gift Harrogate exhibitor preview Picture THIS Photo frames and albums GIFTFOCUS.COM WIN! £500 RRP worth of stock from Blue Eyed Sun Show previews • HOMI • IHGF Delhi Fair • Hong Kong Mega Show • Glee Deck the halls Christmas products Hear the bel ls It’s that time of year again: The world of retail has to start thinking about Christmas. Put aside the deceptively bright weather and get into the festive spirit with the first part of our Christmas gift guide, starting on page 55. For a spookier selection, we also take a look at everything you need to dress a shop window for Halloween on page 29. Clinging to the last of the sunshine, we preview the beautiful Harrogate Home & Gift with an in-depth look at some of the best exhibitors and all of the information you need to help you navigate the show floor. Hopefully the weather holds! In other show news, we look at the new format for HOMI’s September edition, the latest from the Hong Kong Mega Show and IHGF and what to expect if you visit Glee. Home accessories, men’s accessories and photo frames and albums are highlighted alongside our roundup of industry news, show news and the Brand Spanking New feature. Next issue Rachel returns to the magazine – yes, it has been a year already! With Home & Gift around the corner, she’s back at the perfect moment to pop along to Harrogate. I’m sure you’ve all missed her. I’ll be leaving the magazine to pursue other projects, but I’ve loved working with you all! Enjoy the issue! Georgina Pearsall, Editor Georgie EDITOR Georgina Pearsall +44 (0)1376 514 000 editor@giftfocus.com SUB EDITOR Cal Gildart MARKETING MANAGER Michael Richards +44 (0)1376 538 481 michaelr@giftfocus.com SALES AND EVENTS DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis +44 (0)1376 538 490 sarahe@giftfocus.com ACCOUNT MANAGER Catherine O’Callaghan +44 (0)1376 535 607 catherineo@giftfocus.com PRODUCTION MANAGER Scott Brothwell SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Sarah Hill, Vicky O’Connor, Sarah Young +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@kdmediapublishing.com PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Lorna Butcher WEB DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Stuart Weatherley SUBSCRIPTIONS Beth Varney +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing Limited, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP craftfocus.com Gift Focus is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Limited. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Gift Focus is published six times a year. Subscription rates for overseas readers are £75 per annum (incl. p+p), Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing Limited and sent to Gift Focus , Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP UK. ISSN 1758-0897 @giftfocus @giftfocusmag @gift_focus MEDIA PUBLISHING Gift Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: Average Net Circulation: 6,670 (July 17 to June 18)